Privacy Policy

Who we are

StompLab is a web application for managing guitar pedal builds and components. The data controller for personal data collected through StompLab is StompLab. If you have any questions about this policy or your data, contact us at hello@stomplab.app.

What data we collect

We collect the minimum data necessary to provide the service:

• Account information: your name and email address when you register.
• Account status: your role (member or admin), and whether your account has been suspended, including the date suspension was applied.
• Content you create: project builds, component stash entries, and any other data you add to the application.
• Usage data: page views and interaction data via Google Analytics, only if you consent (see below).

We do not collect payment information, location data, or any sensitive personal data.

How we use your data

• To create and maintain your account.
• To provide the features of StompLab (projects, stash, builds).
• To send transactional emails such as email verification and password reset. We do not send marketing emails.
• To keep the site secure and prevent abuse, including suspending accounts that violate our Terms of Use.
• To allow administrators to manage user accounts, including viewing and updating account details such as name, email, role, and account status.

Legal basis for processing

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

• Contract: processing your name and email is necessary to provide the service you signed up for.
• Consent: analytics cookies (Google Analytics) are only set with your explicit consent.
• Legitimate interests: security and fraud prevention.

Analytics

With your consent, we use Google Analytics 4 (provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland) to understand how visitors use the site. Google Analytics collects information about your visit such as pages viewed, time spent, and referral source using cookies.

The legal basis for this processing is your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR), which you give by clicking "Accept all" on the cookie banner. You can withdraw consent at any time by clearing your cookies and choosing "Essential only" on the banner.

Data collected by Google Analytics may be transferred to and processed in the United States. This transfer is covered by Google's data processing terms and Standard Contractual Clauses. See Google's privacy policy for full details.

Cookies

We use only strictly necessary cookies for authentication and security. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. Full details are in our Cookie Policy.

Data sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for their own purposes. We use the following sub-processors to operate the service:

• Google Analytics — usage statistics (only if you consent). Google Ireland Limited acts as a data processor on our behalf.
• Gravatar — your email address is hashed and sent to Gravatar to load a profile avatar. See Automattic's privacy policy.

Data retention

Your account data is retained for as long as you have an active account. You can delete your account at any time from your Profile settings, which will permanently remove your personal data and content from our systems.

Your rights (GDPR)

If you are in the EU or UK, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: request a copy of the data we hold about you.
• Rectification: correct inaccurate or incomplete data — you can do this directly in your Profile settings.
• Erasure: request deletion of your data — you can delete your account in Profile settings, or contact us.
• Portability: download a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format — you can do this at any time from your Profile settings using the "Export my data" button.
• Objection: object to processing based on legitimate interests.
• Restriction: request we restrict processing in certain circumstances.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@stomplab.app. We will respond within 30 days.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via email or a notice on the site. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision.

Contact

For any privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at hello@stomplab.app.